I'm a dutch Star Wars fan that loves (almost) everything EU from the time they started taking continuity into account.
I have always been a huge fan of the movies and as I was born in the same year that ANH came out, I was practically raised on the OT.
But reading the SW-Marvels back then scared me out of the EU for years even though I did give them . ( I know I'm already hitting some peoples nerves right now, sorry ) I just didn't like them mostly because they didn't stick to the movies and because of the stories that just didn't feel like real SW stories to me.
I did read the Thrawn-trilogy way back en loved it but still didn't know how "official" it was.

As I was also a late blossomer when it comes to technology and as I was one of the last people on Earth to get internet and a game console, it took me quite a while before I figured out how the EU works.
It started after playing KOTOR I and learning of the Tales of the Jedi comics.
That got me reading Wookieepedia and learning of the way that continuity is maintained within the EU and ever since I was sold.
The internet also made the books and comics more available to me as they never really caught on here and the few bookshops in Holland that do sell them (Star Wars Fans are sparse here in the Netherlands and EU-fans are almost unfindable) do so only at high prizes. Now I just buy them online

I already joined the two dutch SW-forums, but as I said, real EU-fans are hard to be found.
Now after a few years of reading up on everything EU up to the Dark Nest trilogy (which I'm currently reading) I think the time is right for me to start discussing all things SW/EU with all you guys here and learn about your opinions on matters. (And share mine )

One last thing is that I'm a real in-universe fan and that I don't bother as much with what writers, actors or other Lucas employees do in real life as I do with what happens to all the characters in the stories and how this shapes the stories to come. I found that for me I enjoy the EU better if I focus on the creations (books, comics, novels, movies) than on the creators.
That way I can imagine the SW galaxy as a real place better.
What I mean too say is that you shouldn't be surprised if I don't know a lot about people like writers and actors except for their name (and sometimes not even that).

I'm gonna stop typing now before my introduction turns into a biography.
So again I want to say hello everyone here and see you all on the rest of the forum!_________________"Strong you are with the dark side, young one. But not that strong.
Still much to learn, you have. Surrender, you should."

"You're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."

Love your avatar!_________________"To understand what happened at the diner, we use Mr. Papaya. This is upsetting because he is the friendliest of fruits. " Dr. Walter Bishop

"WHERE'S THE FIRE?! I've always loved that expression, which is curious since my lab assistant was killed in a fire."
- Walter Bishop

Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:36 am

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Lord Ree'diusMaster

Joined: 11 Apr 2011Posts: 700Location: The Unknown Regions

That's Europe allright, but it's not exactly right next door.
Beautifull country with beautifull weather from what I've heard and seen and a place I might still visit someday.
Anyway, glad to meet you Nedara _________________"Strong you are with the dark side, young one. But not that strong.
Still much to learn, you have. Surrender, you should."

"You're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."

Welcome man! And I like some of the Marvel comics to, but dont tell anyone _________________Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

You really love that dancing wookie...don't you..._________________Perfection is a lifelong pursuit requiring sacrifice. The only way to get it quicker is to sacrifice the most.

Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:27 pm

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Darth SkuldrenModerator

Joined: 04 Feb 2008Posts: 6916Location: Missouri

Welcome to the forums, Ree'dius. _________________
"I believe toys resonate with us as humans, we can hold them, it's tactile, real! They are totems for our extended beliefs and imaginations. A fetish for ideas that hold as much interest and passion as old religious relics for some. We display them in our homes. They show who we are. They are signals for similar thinking people. A way we connect with each other...and I guess thats why I do toys. That connection." -Ashley Wood

Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 2:28 pm

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ReepicheepMaster

Joined: 05 Feb 2008Posts: 7787Location: Sailing into the unknown

Welcome, m'lord. I'm half Dutch. _________________
Where sky and water meet,
Where the waves grow sweet,
Doubt not, Reepicheep,
To find all you seek,
There is the utter east.

Welcome to the rest of your crew! We've been saving you a seat near the EU Collection. IN Fact I think they are about to start a new discussion right now!_________________-Bring on your thousands, one at a time or all in a rush. I don't give a damn. None shall pass.
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:22 pm

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Lord Ree'diusMaster

Joined: 11 Apr 2011Posts: 700Location: The Unknown Regions

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone!

@Reepicheep:
Ha! Kinsmen! You don't find those at every spaceport. We dutch are not as prolific as the Ryn are _________________"Strong you are with the dark side, young one. But not that strong.
Still much to learn, you have. Surrender, you should."

"You're going to find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view."